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Finless · 10-02-2006, 04:10 PM

Many thanks to Century Heli's for sending me a Swift KIT to build and do build videos!

This looks like it will be fun and I look forward to doing this video build series. As always let me know what you think good and bad!

Anyway the Swift build vids will be posted here:

https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=19394

I will post each segment as I complete them. I am projecting to be done this week or early next week "real job" allowing time as needed

Enjoy!
Bob

Rodney · 10-02-2006, 04:23 PM

Thats cool.

TJRIDE · 10-02-2006, 04:30 PM

Now we're talkin...

TJ
:glasses2:

scarr · 10-02-2006, 05:31 PM

EXCELLENT Bob!

I do have a request when you get it done, post a pic of the Swift - Trex 600 - Lepton - Trex SE all together so we can get a physical size relationship of the machines.

Your combo is the one I have been looking at so that is an added bonus for me.

DebianDog · 10-02-2006, 05:59 PM

Pre-trimmed canopy. There -is- a GOD. :cool:

Add my intro it is "fancier"

Finless · 10-02-2006, 06:33 PM

BTW folks... the DOG is making me some fancy intro stuff for these vids... Let him know how you like them as I will be using them in the next segment!

Bob

DebianDog · 10-03-2006, 07:34 AM

Shot you a few more transitions :glasses2:

AV8TOR · 10-03-2006, 09:06 AM

Dog and Fin

Finless · 10-03-2006, 10:33 AM

As soon as I get Antonio to preview the vids I will have several segments posted today.

Bob

Finless · 10-03-2006, 05:26 PM

OK the vids are being posted! There was a 24hr delay in trying and doing NEW things.

Hope you all like it!

Let me know,
Bob

Finless · 10-03-2006, 08:39 PM

Just added the build of the frames...

Enjoy!
Bob

WillJames · 10-04-2006, 01:06 AM

Finless · 10-05-2006, 08:29 PM

I have posted a BUNCH of new vids for those interested.

Man the CCPM on this bird is very different..... I spent an hour doing calculations trying to figure out how to use stock Fuatab servo wheels and getthings right. Int he end... I drilled my own wheels... The "servo wheel" vid might be worth a look to those interested.

Bob

Finless · 10-09-2006, 01:50 PM

Got the maiden flight in Sunday.... Here is the vid
VIDEO -> Maiden flight of the Swift (35 megs)

I have some trimming and other things to adjust plus I want to go Carbon blades and get the head speed up more (I am thinking 2200 would be real good).

I have the swash cyclic set up FULL (e.g. just to the point where the swash would start binding).... Cyclic is BLAZING FAST and even after putting in 30% expo it is clear I need to slow it down some so FF is cleaner.....

All said and done next weekend I should have her completely TUNED and I will share what I did.

Bob

frankos72 · 10-10-2006, 12:10 AM

Bob,

This is awesome!! Thanks so much for taking the time to do this. I'm expecting my kit in the mail this week and as it will be my 1st full heli build I know these videos will be priceless to me.

Jev

Finless · 10-10-2006, 04:55 AM

Your welcome and let me know how your Swift build goes!

Bob

frankos72 · 10-13-2006, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finless

Your welcome and let me know how your Swift build goes!

Bob

Got the head together tonight and watched the frame video. I must say your videos make it 100 times easier to put together the heli vs reading the manual. It's nice to have someone who has previous building expierence to show you the best way to do things. Once again, THANKS!

I was thinking... the heli manufactures would do well to hire you to make the videos and then put them with the kits on a DVD. If a company did that it would be a serious cause for people to be more inclined to buy their models vs another.

Jev

DebianDog · 10-13-2006, 07:23 AM

Quote:

I was thinking... the heli manufactures would do well to hire you to make the videos and then put them with the kits on a DVD. If a company did that it would be a serious cause for people to be more inclined to buy their models vs another.

I have spoken to several manufacturers about this, and I am just shocked how non-interested they are.

Finless · 10-13-2006, 08:25 PM

Me too Dan!

I think they dont get that E-heli's are drawing a lot of new people and the usual "manual" just doesnt cut it!

Not that I want to make money on this I really dont! I love to do the build vids and all I require is the heli! I always want to kepe this a hobby not a JOB....

Kinda stupid aint it?

Bob

TAW · 11-05-2006, 07:59 AM

I have a question about the measurements of the links you talk about in the head setup video, are these taken end to end or to the center of the ball link hole?

Hope that makes sense.

10-02-2006, 04:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	Helifreak Exclusive - Swift Build Videos! Many thanks to Century Heli's for sending me a Swift KIT to build and do build videos! This looks like it will be fun and I look forward to doing this video build series. As always let me know what you think good and bad! Anyway the Swift build vids will be posted here: https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=19394 I will post each segment as I complete them. I am projecting to be done this week or early next week "real job" allowing time as needed Enjoy! Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco! Last edited by Finless; 08-04-2007 at 10:51 AM..

10-02-2006, 04:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rodney Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2004	Thats cool. __________________ Radikal G20 Ion Powered DX7 Infina Models ION Batteries.Transmitter and Receiver Lithuim Ion Dual Pack For Radikal

10-02-2006, 04:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
TJRIDE Registered Users Join Date: May 2006	Now we're talkin... TJ :glasses2: __________________ The James Gang Fleet His Heli-- Swift 16 Her Heli's-- Swift 16 Century Hummingbird FP V4 Trex 450SE (Blinged) Blade CX2 PiccoZ Something is wrong here!!!

10-02-2006, 05:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
scarr Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2006	EXCELLENT Bob! I do have a request when you get it done, post a pic of the Swift - Trex 600 - Lepton - Trex SE all together so we can get a physical size relationship of the machines. Your combo is the one I have been looking at so that is an added bonus for me. __________________ T-Rex 450SE, Gaui 200, Swift 550

10-02-2006, 05:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
DebianDog Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2005	Pre-trimmed canopy. There -is- a GOD. :cool: Add my intro it is "fancier" __________________ Dan Da Dawg - JR X9303 Hexa F550 on 3S + 6S TREX 500 + 6S TREX 600 + Blade mSR + Blade mCPx2 Brushless + 12S Rave FBL ENV

10-02-2006, 06:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	BTW folks... the DOG is making me some fancy intro stuff for these vids... Let him know how you like them as I will be using them in the next segment! Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

10-03-2006, 07:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
DebianDog Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2005	Shot you a few more transitions :glasses2: __________________ Dan Da Dawg - JR X9303 Hexa F550 on 3S + 6S TREX 500 + 6S TREX 600 + Blade mSR + Blade mCPx2 Brushless + 12S Rave FBL ENV

10-03-2006, 09:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
AV8TOR Join Date: May 2006	Dog and Fin

10-03-2006, 10:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	As soon as I get Antonio to preview the vids I will have several segments posted today. Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

10-03-2006, 05:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	OK the vids are being posted! There was a 24hr delay in trying and doing NEW things. Hope you all like it! Let me know, Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

10-03-2006, 08:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	Just added the build of the frames... Enjoy! Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

10-04-2006, 01:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
WillJames Registered User My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2004	__________________ William James Crazy wife still trying to kill me.

10-05-2006, 08:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	I have posted a BUNCH of new vids for those interested. Man the CCPM on this bird is very different..... I spent an hour doing calculations trying to figure out how to use stock Fuatab servo wheels and getthings right. Int he end... I drilled my own wheels... The "servo wheel" vid might be worth a look to those interested. Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

10-09-2006, 01:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	Got the maiden flight in Sunday.... Here is the vid VIDEO -> Maiden flight of the Swift (35 megs) I have some trimming and other things to adjust plus I want to go Carbon blades and get the head speed up more (I am thinking 2200 would be real good). I have the swash cyclic set up FULL (e.g. just to the point where the swash would start binding).... Cyclic is BLAZING FAST and even after putting in 30% expo it is clear I need to slow it down some so FF is cleaner..... All said and done next weekend I should have her completely TUNED and I will share what I did. Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

10-10-2006, 12:10 AM	#15 (permalink)
frankos72 Join Date: Aug 2006	Bob, This is awesome!! Thanks so much for taking the time to do this. I'm expecting my kit in the mail this week and as it will be my 1st full heli build I know these videos will be priceless to me. Jev

10-10-2006, 04:55 AM	#16 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	Your welcome and let me know how your Swift build goes! Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

10-13-2006, 08:25 PM	#19 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	Me too Dan! I think they dont get that E-heli's are drawing a lot of new people and the usual "manual" just doesnt cut it! Not that I want to make money on this I really dont! I love to do the build vids and all I require is the heli! I always want to kepe this a hobby not a JOB.... Kinda stupid aint it? Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

11-05-2006, 07:59 AM	#20 (permalink)
TAW Join Date: Jun 2006	I have a question about the measurements of the links you talk about in the head setup video, are these taken end to end or to the center of the ball link hole? Hope that makes sense.

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